CarVerify

Free Car Check

LE03 SWX

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,697 mi
Last recorded84,697 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 SWX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 84,697 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 84,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 84,247 miles

Offside Rear drive shaft corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r compliance arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear drive shaft corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/r track arm ball joint has play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f compliance arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 84,247 miles

Front Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split on cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour indicator gone white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. seat back mounting bracket has bolt missing (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour indicator gone white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps head lamp switch working intermitant (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r compliance arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear drive shaft corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/r track arm ball joint has play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f compliance arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear drive shaft corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 83,718 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 82,173 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 80,432 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 79,268 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 777,724 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 75,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 73,610 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 73,610 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 72,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 72,771 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 69,941 miles

front disc inner rusting

Pass 15 Nov 2011 67,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both n/s/r and o/s/r discs are slightly pitted

Fail 11 Nov 2011 67,897 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both n/s/r and o/s/r discs are slightly pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,059 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 50,962 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 50,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,570 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 42,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,930 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,449 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
Full Porsche 911 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LE03 SWX is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 56,599 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LE03 SWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LE03 SWX?

You can check the full history of LE03 SWX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LE03 SWX registered?

LE03 SWX is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is LE03 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE03 SWX shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LE03 SWX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LE03 SWX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.